Cher district, Centre-Val de Loire, France

Places to visit near Bourges

Bourges is a town in Cher district, Centre-Val de Loire, France, home to about 67,987 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 7 museums and 4 caves. The must-see places are Église Saint-Bonnet (1 km), Hôtel des Échevins (1 km) and Musée du Berry (1 km).

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Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire
Bourges, Cher district, Centre-Val de Loire, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bourges at a glance

Location
Cher district, Centre-Val de Loire, France
Population
about 67,987
Coordinates
47.0833° N, 2.4000° E
Places within 50 km
84 (30 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Bourges

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bourges: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Bourges

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bourges. The closest is Bourges Louis XI (1 km); the best-known is Hôtel des Échevins (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bourges

74 churches within 100 km of Bourges. The closest is Bourges Cathedral (1 km); the best-known is Église Saint-Bonnet (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bourges

8 museums within 100 km of Bourges. The closest is Maison des Musées (1 km); the best-known is Musée du Berry (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Bourges

4 caves within 100 km of Bourges. The closest is Carrière des Justices (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Bourges

3 parks within 100 km of Bourges. The closest is Jardin des Prés Fichaux (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bourges

2 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bourges. The closest is Étang de la Gazonne (96 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Bourges

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bourges
  2. 1 km Musée du Berry · museum, Cher
  3. 1 km Hôtel des Échevins · heritage site, Cher
  4. 1 km Église Saint-Bonnet · church, Cher
  5. 9 km Château de Turly · heritage site, Cher
  6. 18 km Église Saint-Martin · church, Cher
  7. 13 km Back to Bourges

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From travellers near Bourges

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    Within 15 km of Bourges

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bourges by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3281Bourges Louis XI (1 km)
    Churches3774Bourges Cathedral (1 km)
    Museums78Maison des Musées (1 km)
    Caves44Carrière des Justices (4 km)
    Parks23Jardin des Prés Fichaux (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Étang de la Gazonne (96 km)
    Other attractions11Cathédrale Saint-Étienne (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Réserve Naturelle des Chaumes du Verniller (11 km)

    Bourges: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bourges?

    Église Saint-Bonnet (church, about 1 km), Hôtel des Échevins (heritage site, about 1 km), Musée du Berry (museum, about 1 km), Château de Turly (heritage site, about 9 km), Église Saint-Martin (church, about 13 km), Château Charles VII (heritage site, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bourges?

    84 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 7 museums, 4 caves, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bourges?

    Bourges Louis XI, about 1 km by road; Avaricum (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bourges?

    Bourges Cathedral, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Bonnet (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bourges?

    Maison des Musées, about 1 km by road; Musée des Arts Décoratifs (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bourges?

    Start in Bourges, visit Musée du Berry, then Hôtel des Échevins, then Église Saint-Bonnet, then Château de Turly, then Église Saint-Martin, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bourges?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Bourges

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bourges’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bourges on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.